In the News
This section provides new and relevant articles regarding children's health and wellness. The sources below do not reflect the opinions or views of Neurogistics Corporation. They are provided to share the most up-to-date information in children's health.
October 13, 2008
Pediatricians Say Kids Need More Vitamin D, USAToday.com
By: Mary Brophy Marcus
The American Academy of Pediatrics has made new recommendations regarding the daily amount of Vitamin D needed for infants, children, and adolescents. Much of the deficiency can come from the maternal diet and can have a long lasting impact. This article provides facts and information imperative for parents.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-10-13-vitaminDforkids_N.htm
Youth Sports Nutrition, CityViewMag.com
By: Lee Murphy, MS-MPH, RD, LDN
This article provides nutritional guidelines and helpful information for their young athletes. Many young athletes are not getting the nutrients to perform optimally, which can contribute to unbalanced neurotransmitter levels and affect them off of the field as well.
http://www.cityviewmag.com/departments/nutrition/279-youth-sports-nutrition.html
Teens Say Prescription Drugs Easier to Buy Than Beer, About.com
By: Denise Witmer
This article addresses the growing trend in teenage drug abuse: prescription medication. Many parents are unaware of this dangerous popular trend and the author offers ways for parents to talk to their children about prescription drug use and tips to prevent it. It is important for teenagers to understand the side effects of taking these medications, especially if they are mixing them with medications that are perscribed to them. Brain chemistry is severely effected if the child is experimenting with medications.
http://parentingteens.about.com/b/2008/10/13/teens-say-prescription-drugs-easier-to-buy-than-beer.htm
September 30,2008
Behavioral Therapy Helps Kids Lose Weight, PsychCentral.com
By: Rick Nauert, PH.D.
Studies and current research suggest that the most effective way for children and teens to lose and prevent future weight gain, is with behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy including improving dietary and physical habits, goal setting, problems solving, and relapse prefention were effective. Most kids who are obese do not have access to such programs.
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/09/30/behavioral-therapy-helps-kids-lose-weight/3029.html
September 14, 2008
Feeling Good About Fish Oil, NewYorkTimes.com
By: Roni Caryn Rabin
This article suggests some of the products that Neurogistics currently use in our protocols are very useful in treating childhood disorders, including fish oil and inositol. The major theme of this story is that more parents are turning to alternative therapies and supplements than conventional medications for their childrens mental health.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/15/health/healthspecial2/15fishoil.html?_r=1&em&oref=slogin
September 9, 2008
Parenting a Child With ADD or ADHD: Tips for Parents, About.com
By: Keath Low
This article helps parents process feelings and deal with their own emotions that come up when dealing with a diffcult child. The helpful tips are important for parents of any child.
http://add.about.com/od/childrenandteens/tp/ADD-parenting-tips.htm
September 2, 2008
To Be Young and Anxiety-Free, TheWallStreetJournal.com
By: Andrea Petersen
An informative article discussing the prevalence of anxiety disorders in children and teenagers. Studies are referred to validating the hypothesis that untreated anxiety disorders are more likely to lead to future severe mental illnesses. The benefits of therapy are also discussed along with interventions that are proven effective.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122030378198288171.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
July 15, 2008
Adolescences Can Sting Adopted Kids, Washingtonpost.com
By: Rick Weiss
This is a very interesting article about current research on adopted adolescents. Many published works have indicated that children who were adopted in infancy are twice as likely than their non-adopted peers to be in counseling. In the new study, described in the May issue of Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, researchers found "adoptees scored significantly higher on measures of what psychologists call 'externalizing behaviors,' a reference to various pathological ways of 'acting out.' Contrary to the widely held notion that many foreign adoptees have serious psychological problems because of undisclosed gestational complications or difficult early-life experiences, most of that excess of problem behaviors was in domestically adopted adolescents.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/14/AR2008071401397.html?sub=new
Peer Pressure Can Carry Great Weight in Girls Eating and Exercise Habits, Washingtonpost.com
By: Sally Squires
New studies have found that peer pressure plays a larger role then previously thought, in how adolescent girls control their figures. The study, which appears in this month's Journal of Youth and Adolescence, found that "girls who identified with the alternative and burnout peer groups were the most worried about their weight and reported taking more steps than other groups to control it, sometimes in potentially unhealthy ways." The factors that parents need to be aware of are the friends their children are close with, self-esteem, and eating behaviors.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/07/14/ST2008071401608.html
July 1o, 2008
Health: Groundbreaking Autism Study, CBS.com
Reported by: Stephanie Stahl
This report and video clip show a new study being conducted by the CDC to help determine the possible causes of autism. The study will evaluate 3000 children in six research centers across the United States.
http://cbs3.com/health/Health.Alert.Autism.2.768244.html
July 9, 2008
Parenting Style Reflective in How Children Are Fed, Reuters.com
This article suggests that parenting styles and children's diets are interrelated. Family dynamics are addressed and show the child's weight and eating style are correlated to how "authoritive" or "permissive" ones parent is. Very interesting results.
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSCOL96232120080709
July 1, 2008
'School Phobia' Plunges Family Into Misery, NPR.com
This article dispels the myth that children, particularly teenagers skip school due to social pressures or view it as an "unpleasant chore". Rather missing school can be attributed to a part of social anxiety disorder called social phobia. This is is crippling to students who are in attendance at school; triggering panic attacks, inducing perfectionistic tendencies, and fear within the child. Amino acid therapy is an adjunctive way to lessen the anxiety associated with panic disorders, as are other therapeutic interventions.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92059621
June 27, 2008
Results Of Study In Pre-School Children Published In Clinical Pediatrics Adds To Support For Importance Of Dietary DHA Intake, Medical News Today.com
The results of this study conclude that higher levels of DHA is associated with higher levels of listening, comprehension and vocabulary skills in pre school children. DHA is found in many Omega fatty acid supplements including our own Cod Liver Oil for children. When choosing a supplement with DHA make sure it is pharmaceutical grade to insure the quality of the product.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/112986.php
June 5, 2008
Take Your Vitamins Honey-Helpful Hints for Parents, Ezinearticles.com
By: Emily Roberts
This article is intended for parents who are having a difficult time adhering to their child's supplement, vitamin, or medication regimen. Helpful hints and suggestions on how to get your child to take supplements are provided, along with specific products that be used to assist in the process.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Take-Your-Vitamins-Honey--Helpful-Hints-For-Parents&id=1222134
Lead Paint Still Causing Children's Health Problems in State, APP.com
By: Ronald K. Chen
The article discusses how prevalent lead poisoning is still, especially in homes that war build before 1978, when lead-based paint was banned. The warnings and affects are discussed and allows readers to see what an impact lead poisoning has on children.
http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080605/OPINION/806050454
June 4, 2008
Risky Teen Behaviors Bad, But Decreasing, CBS.com
The results from the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey show an increase in favorable behavior, however too many teenagers are still engaging in behavior that put their health and lives at risk. The survey included 14,000 anonymous questionnaires completed by teenagers in grades 9 through 12. This article gives statistics by states and parenting advice from professionals who work with at-risk youth.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/06/04/health/webmd/main4152900.shtml
June 3, 2008
CSPI Sees Red Over Food Dyes and Children's Health, MedHeadlines.com
Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and 19 doctors and scientists have field a petition with the FDA for a ban on eight commonly used artificial dies which have been linked to behavioral problems in children. The ingestion of these chemicals has been linked to a variety of problems in children, including hyperactivity and diagnoses of ADD and ADHD. By eliminating these dyes it may be possible to curb the increasing number of children who are being medicated for these disorders.
http://medheadlines.com/2008/06/03/cspi-sees-red-over-food-dyes-and-childrens-health/
May 29, 2008
Varied Breakfasts Boost Mental Heath, ScienceAlert.com.au
The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research found that a high quality breakfast, with foods from at least three different healthy food groups, was linked with better mental health in 14 year old boys and girls. The report found that around one in three girls aged 12 to 15 did not eat a regular breakfast, compared with 13 percent of boys. Past research indicates that in order for amino acids to be absorbed and create neurotransmitters both adults and children need to vary the foods that they eat, and begin the day with quality breakfast including a protein.
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20082905-17399-2.html
May 22, 2008
Experts Revisit Food Additives and ADHD: Research Suggests Limiting Food Additives in Diet May Help Kids With ADHD, WebMD Medical News
By: Salynn Boyles
It has long been assumed that dyes and preservatives in foods that we ingest can be attributed to a variety of diseases. A new study has found that food colorings and the food preservative, sodium benzoate can cause and hyperactivity in children; thus attributing to the diagnosis of ADHD. The recommendation that children diagnosed with this disorder be forewarned of foods containing these additives proposed by clinical researchers. This is another reason that parents need to be aware of the additives in the foods that their children are eating and the detrimental side effects.
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20080522/experts-revisit-food-additives-adhd
May 21, 2008
Artificial Food and Cosmetic Coloring- A Hidden Source of Toxic Metals
By: Debbie Lindgren
This article is wonderful resource that points out toxins in many common foods and cosmetics; of which most consumers are unaware. The harmful affects from these toxins along with empirically validated research are also provided.
http://www.bluedominoes.com/feature_article.php
Are Anxiety Disorders All in the Mind? ScienceDaily.com
Researchers in the
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080512105719.htm
Nutrition for the Growing Athlete: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, ScienceDaily.com
Pediatric Sports Nutritionist, Amanda Leonard, M.P.H., R.D., discusses the importance of good nutrition in young athletes. This article dispels current myths and what parents need to know before the hot weather of summer approaches.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080509165154.htm
May 8, 2008
Weight-loss drugs may harm developing brain: study, Yahoo.com
By: Julie Steenhuysen
A Recent study suggests the use of a popular weight loss drug called rimonabant may cause negative developmental effects on the brain in children. In a related study last month, researchers found that more than 40% of obese adult patients who took the drug developed pschiatric disorders.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080507/hl_nm/obesity_drugs_dc
May 6, 2008
Study: New Dad's Depression Hurts Kids, too, USA Today
By: Marilyn Elias
A recent study conducted by
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-05-06-dads-depression_N.htm
May 5, 2008
Adoptees More Likely to be Troubled, Time
By: Kathleen Kingsburty
A study conducted by the
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1737667,00.html
Fixing Up 'This Old House' May Increase Exposure to Lead In Young, ScienceDaily.com
A study conducted by researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center found that interior renovation of older housing is associated with increase in children's blood lead level (BLL), long-term health risks, and may be linked to ADHD.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080503064642.htm
April 25, 2008
Pediatricians Should Screen Moms for Domestic Violence, MedPage Today
By: Todd Neale, Reviewed by: Robert Jasmer, MD
Children who witness domestic abuse have a higher risk of developing depression, anxiety, aggression, and poor academic performances. Leading researcher Megan Bair-Merritt, M.D., and colleagues of John Hopkins, reported in the Journal of Pediatrics that more than half of abused women surveyed indicated that at least one child had been exposed domestic violence and the impact this makes in later in their lives.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DomesticViolence/tb/9251
Sensory Treatment Yields Promising Results for Children with Autisim, Newswise.com
A new study from Temple University researchers found that children with autistic spectrum disorders who underwent sensory integration therapy exhibited fewer autistic mannerisms compared to children who received standard treatments. Such mannerisms, including repetitive hand movements or actions, making noises, jumping or having highly restricted interests, often interfere with paying attention and learning.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/540135/?sc=dwhr
April 22, 2008
New Guidelines Urge Heart Tests Before Kids Take ADHD Drugs, The Wall Street Journal Online
By: Ron Winslow
According to new recommendations by the American Heart Association, children who are diagnosed with ADHD should have a thorough heart work-up, including an electrocardiogram (ECG), before taking stimulant medications.
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB120881594888832643-djXDWMuQTzQOWA_qIKLyNqUIhyE_20080522.html?mod=tff_main_tff_top
April 21, 2008
2008 Children's Nutrition Survey Reveals Majority of
Stremicks Heritage Foods (TM) announced the results of their 2008 Child Nutrition Survey, which indicates that the majority of
http://sev.prnewswire.com/retail/20080421/LAM009A21042008-1.html
April 17, 2008
ADHD in Girls Found Highly Problematic, PsychiatricTimes.com
By: Stephen K. Murata
This article evaluates two longitudinal studies on females and the risks that ADHD poses for them in adolescence and early adulthood. Researchers have found that females with ADHD were 5.1 times more likely to develop a major depression than comparative controls. The original study is published in the April issue of the Journal of the
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/adhd
April 14, 2008
Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children, EnvironmentalChemistry.com
By: Mona Sethi Gupta, PhD.
While the generally accepted causes of neurodevelopment disorders like Autism and ADHD include genetic and environmental factors, a wide range of toxic chemicals in the environment have also been associated with these disorders.
http://EnvironmentalChemistry.com/yogi/environmental/200804childrenautismadhd.html
April 10, 2008
Childhood Mental Health May Affect Adult Work Life, Reuters
A long-term study of more than 8,000 British adults followed since 1958, found that a child's mental well-being may affect his potental employment status; specifically the type of job he will qualify for and obtain as well as the work related stress he will endure. http://uk.reuters.com/article/healthNewsMolt/idUKHAR06602820080410
April 9, 2008
PTSD Among Children, PsychCentral.com
By: Rick Nauert, PhD., Senior News Editor. Reviewed by: John M Grohol, Psy.D.
Although PTSD is commonly associated with victims of major trauma and those who witness violence, a new study finds that it also can affect children who have lost a parent to diseases such as cancer.
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/09/ptsd-among-children/2135.html
April 7, 2008
Drug Mix-Ups Harm Hospitalized Kids
By: Steven Reinberg
Adverse drug events affect an estimated 7 percent of
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/07/AR2008040701601.html
Prevalence of Sleep Problems 73% in ADHD Children, Insidermedicine
Sleep disturbances are a common problem among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and may contribute to school and works issues for both the children and their parents, according to research published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
http://www.insidermedicine.ca/archives
Early Neglect Predicts Aggressive Behavior in Children, Study Shows, ScienceDaily
North Carolina at
http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2008/04/080407074531.htm
March 27, 2008
Youth Social Skill Linked to Mood Disorders, PsychCentral.com
By: Rick Nauert, PhD., Senior News Editor. Reviewed by: John M Grohol, Psy.D
Researchers have known that children with problems such as anxiety and depression tend to have difficulties forming relationships and being accepted by friends. http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/27/youth-social-skills-linked-to-mood-disorders/2084.html
March 26, 2008
Mother-child Attachment, Children's Temperament Play A Role In 'Terrible 2' Conflicts. ScienceDaily.
Emerging research finds that the way that mothers and their 2-year-olds relate to each other not only affects the quality of their relationship but the frequency of their conflicts. The child's temperament also plays a role.
http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2008/03/080325083309.htm
March 13, 2008
Five Controversial Food Additives, Newsweek Online.
By: Temma Ehrenfeld
Most food ingredients we consume are safe, but a few have raised concerns among some health experts. This article examins what trends in food additives are causing concern.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/123060
February 21, 2008
Childhood Upbringing Affects Stress Response, PsychCentral.com
By: Rick Nauert, PhD., Senior News Editor. Reviewed by: John M Grohol, Psy.D.
A novel research study suggests the genetic and environmental bases of hormonal response to stress depend on the context in which a child grows up. Increased levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, were found among children living in difficult environments.
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/02/21/childhood-upbringing-affects-stress-response/1948.html